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Domestic and Family Violence Service
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Domestic + family violence
If you experience or use anger, violence or abuse in a relationship, it is time to find help.
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Domestic and family violence is any act that is violent or controlling towards a partner or children.
It occurs when someone attempts to physically or psychologically dominate others in their family. This may cause family members to feel threatened, intimidated or fearful, and wary about what they say or do. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or previous partner. And 25% of women and 5% of men have experienced emotional abuse from a current or previous partner.
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What we know about domestic violence
In Australia, domestic violence is most commonly experienced by women at the hands of men. In most cases the violent and abusive behaviour is just one of the tactics used to gain power and control over women and children.
There are many types of domestic violence. Some of these are not easily recognised as being abusive.
In Australia, domestic violence is most commonly experienced by women at the hands of men. In most cases the violent and abusive behaviour is just one of the tactics used to gain power and control over women and children.
There are many types of domestic violence. Some of these are not easily recognised as being abusive.
In Australia, domestic violence is most commonly experienced by women at the hands of men. In most cases the violent and abusive behaviour is just one of the tactics used to gain power and control over women and children.
There are many types of domestic violence. Some of these are not easily recognised as being abusive.
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